METHODS OF AUTOMATICALLY RECORDING PATCHING CHANGES AT PASSIVE PATCH PANELS AND NETWORK EQUIPMENT

摘要

Methods of executing patching connection changes in a patching field are provided in which an electronic work order is received on a display located at the patching field, the electronic work order specifying the patching connection change. A technician may perform the patching connection change. Then, an electronic message may be sent from the patching field indicating that the patching change has been completed.

主权项

1. A method of executing a patching connection change in a patching field, the method comprising:
receiving an electronic work order on a display of a controller that is located at the patching field, the patching field including a plurality of passive patch panels that lack capabilities for automatically sensing patching changes and the controller being separate from the passive patch panels, the electronic work order specifying the patching connection change that is to be performed at a connector port on a first of the passive patch panels; performing the patching connection change; and using the controller to send a message from the patching field indicating that the patching connection change has been completed, wherein the patching connection change comprises adding, changing or deleting a patching connection at the first of the passive patch panels.